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Podcast: Elon Musk Podcast
Episode: Tesla’s Robotaxi App Is Here, but It Still Needs a Driver
Description: Tesla just launched its robotaxi app to the public, marking the first time anyone can request a ride in one of its self-driving cars. The service is live in a few U.S. cities and looks a lot like Uber, but every ride still has a safety driver behind the wheel. In this episode, we walk through what the app actually offers, how Tesla is setting it up as a test run for something bigger, and why full autonomy still isn’t on the table. We look at how Tesla’s vision-only approach compares to rivals like Waymo, what regu...